I spent two months working in Seoul, South Korea recently, which was a delightful experience in so many ways. Most obviously in indulging in the vast variety of culinary delights that Korean cuisine has to offer.
I spent around USD 10-15 per day eating out twice each day(!!!), so it was all very affordable. I felt the need to share this magnificent experience through some photos I took while there.
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Here are some impressions:
Dolsot Bibimbap (돌솥 비빔밥)
Bibimbap could be considered the "Korean Pizza", since you just put whatever you like in it. It's a staple of Korean cuisine, but the Dolsot variety is different because it's served in a hot stone bowl. The piping hot bowl continues to cook the rice underneath all the goodies to a delightful, crunchy, caramelised layer.
Dolsot Bibimbap (돌솥 비빔밥)
After letting the rice crust up a little, the mix-up is the way to enjoy this "meal you can eat every day".
Seolleongtang (설렁탕)
This bone marrow soup with noodles is all the nourishment you need. It's an instant cold-cure and tastes fragrant and full.
Mandu (만두)
Korean steamed dumplings. Impossible to make at home and filled with a vegetable mixture. Incredible and cheap.
Kongnamulbap (콩나물밥)
We had the mandu with an affordable and huge portion of soy bean sprouts on rice and kimchi. Felt so healthy that day :)
Kimchi Samgyeopsal (김치삼겹살볶음)
Finish off a hard day's work with some fried pork belly and let the fat run through layers of kimchi leaves. Of course, add beer.
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I love food and exploring food culture in many places. Stay tunes for more from Korea and also a lot from Japan!
